The present invention includes a distributed propulsion system (10) for a craft (100) that comprises a frame, a plurality of hydraulic or electric motors (132) disposed within or attached to the frame (102) in a distributed configuration; a propeller (120) operably connected to each of the hydraulic or electric motors (132), a source of hydraulic or electric power disposed within or attached to the frame and coupled to each of the disposed within or attached to the frame, wherein the source of hydraulic or electric power provides sufficient energy density for the craft (100) to attain and maintain operations of the craft (100), a controller (24a-24f) coupled to each of the hydraulic or electric motors (132), and one or more processors communicably coupled to each controller that control an operation and speed of the plurality of hydraulic or electric motors (132).


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    Title :

    DISTRIBUTED PROPULSION


    Additional title:

    VERTEILTER ANTRIEB
    PROPULSION RÉPARTIE


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2020-07-08


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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